Dorine Jocqueline Erskine Obituary (1932

Dorine Erskine passed away in the Cowichan District Hospital on December 25, 2015. Predeceased by her parents, Julius and Irene Gourdeau; sisters, Julie Bruce, Albena Totzke, and Lil Thompson; and brother, Joe Gourdeau. Dorine is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert Erskine; five children: Karen, Wayne, Laurie (Dan), Kathy, and Janelle (Craig); eight grandchildren: David (Carissa), Tracy, Robyn (rent), Dayna (Kevin), Tyler, Katelyn, Nathan, and Zoe; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Annika, Nolan, and soon-to-be-delivered great-grandaughter; brother, Mel (Marion) Gourdeau, sister-in-law, Geraldine (Stan) Rukin; and special sponsored child from Zambia, Chabala Mumba. Dorine was born in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan on September 15, 1932. She made her way to Ladysmith in 1947 with her family and has resided here since then. Robert and Dorine were married on July 29, 1954. Her interests were sewing, crafts, baking, quilting, and gardening. She belonged to the Catholic Women's League and St. Mary's Sewing Club. Dorine was much loved and will be greatly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Prayers will be celebrated at 7:00 pm on December 30, 2015 at Telford's Funeral Chapel, 112 French Street, Ladysmith. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 31, 2015 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 1135 - 4th Avenue, Ladysmith. Father Mel Bayron Celebrant. Interment at Ladysmith Cemetery. Mr. Robert Erskine and family would like to thank all their friends and the church community for their support extended to Dorine. To leave a condolence for the family, please click on the Guestbook / Condolences tab.